Get to know us at the 25th Annual
Mobile International Festival
Mobile, Alabama

MOBILE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
presents the
25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Student Days - Thursday and Friday, November 20 & 21
Family Day - Saturday, November 22 (10 AM - 5 PM)

Enjoy the adventure of first-hand experience of varied cultures. You can visit the continents of Asia and Africa in the lobby area and Europe and the Americas in the East Exhibit Hall. Come face-to-face with people from every corner of the world and feel their friendliness. See the arts and crafts, hear the sounds, be entertained, and taste the flavors of the world. Observe the many wonderful traditions handed down from many generations and brought here from other countries.

Don't miss the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags to start off the celebration! Catch the colorful dancers and musicians from two stages, in the cultural booths or the strolling musicians.

CULTURAL EXHIBITS AND ART GALLERY

Have fun with your passport! Visit and explore the countries and feel the ambiance of world travel. Shop for souvenirs. Fancy a fresh or handmade paper flower, jewelry, doll, doily or a Pysanky Easter egg. Some booths will have an artist demonstrating their art. You will find interesting and unique items from many countries.

Visit the Art Gallery to see the works of art by local artists. See West Africa's authentic Yoruba hand beaded masquerader costume, a sample of an African culture brought to the New World.

Come face-to face with excitement! Surround yourself with treasures, folk art, different languages and smiles!

INTERNATIONAL FOOD

Be tempted by food booths from five continents! Sample different entrees, mouth-watering desserts, exotic beverages! Taste international coffees. There's something to please even the pickiest palate! This is culinary art at its best. Make the most of this unique opportunity to enjoy delicious specialties from around the world all under one roof! While you're munching, enjoy entertainment from two stages. Sit, relax and let the music and dancing take you to another country!

CHILDREN'S CORNER

Just imagine! Bring the kids to the Storytelling/Puppet Room, then move on to the hands-on activity area for much more excitement and fun such as face painting, clowns and balloons. See the smiles on your kids' faces as they enjoy all the fun!

Be sure to catch the Opening Ceremony and
Parade of Flags which kick off the celebration!

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Sponsors:

To celebrate their 25th anniversary, Mobile International Festival presents Captain Barrington Irving 1st black pilot & youngest person ever to fly solo around the globe in a special Student Assembly for select high school students in Science, Engineering, PACE, & Honors Societies. September 3, 2008 Davidson High School Auditorium INVITATION ONLY

 

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The performances of Matsuriza Japanese Taiko Drumming is funded, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Southern Arts Federation and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.